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above the nearest point on the
Nolichucky River.
The area adjacent to the site consists
primarily of residential, industrial, and
commercial areas, with a limited
amount of farming to the northwest.
Privately owned residences are located
to the east and south of the facility.
Tract size is relatively large, leading to
a low housing density in the areas
adjacent to the facility. The CSX
railroad right-of-way is parallel to the
western boundary of the site. Industrial
development is located adjacent to the
railroad on the opposite side of the
right-of-way. The site is bounded by
Martin Creek to the north, with
privately owned, vacant property and
low-density residences.
Environmental Impacts of Proposed
Action and Alternatives
Proposed Action. The occupation and
public health impacts from the
proposed action are essentially the same
as those considered in the
environmental assessment for operation
of the BPF (Ref. 3). Maintaining the BPF
in a safe-shutdown mode will reduce
the emissions from normal operations
and reduce the risk of accidents.
However, the reductions would be so
small that the differences would be
negligible.
No Action. Denying this amendment
request would not result in any
significant difference in the
occupational and public health impacts.
If this amendment request is denied, the
licensee may be cited for failing to
submit a required report. However, the
material cannot be inventoried until it is
processed into an appropriate form. The
facility will continue to implement
NRC-approved radiation safety
procedures for storing and handling
radioactive materials. Thus, the impacts
under the ‘‘no action’’ alternative will
remain within acceptable regulatory
limits.
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2. Effluent Releases, Environmental
Monitoring, Water Resources, Geology,
Soils, Air Quality, Demography, Biota,
Cultural and Historic Resources
Proposed Action. The NRC staff has
determined that the approval of the
proposed amendment will not impact
effluent releases, environmental
monitoring, water resources, geology,
soils, air quality, demography, biota, or
cultural or historic resources at or near
the NFS site.
No Action. The NRC staff has
determined that denial of the proposed
amendment will not impact effluent
releases, environmental monitoring,
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Conclusion
Based on its review, the NRC has
concluded that the environmental
impacts associated with the proposed
action are not significant and, therefore,
do not warrant denial of the proposed
license amendment. The NRC has
determined that the proposed action,
approval of the license amendment as
described, is the appropriate alternative
for selection. Based on an evaluation of
the environmental impacts of the
proposed license amendment, the NRC
has determined that the proper action is
to issue a FONSI.
Agencies and Persons Contacted
1. Occupational and Public Health
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water resources, geology, soils, air
quality, demography, biota, or cultural
or historic resources at or near the NFS
site.
On May 11, 2006, the NRC staff
contacted the Deputy Director of the
Division of Radiological Health in the
Tennessee Department of Environment
and Conservation (TDEC) concerning
this EA. On May 12, 2006, the Deputy
Director responded that TDEC reviewed
the draft EA and had no comments (Ref.
6).
The NRC staff has determined that the
proposed action will not affect listed
species or critical habitat. Therefore, no
consultation is required under section 7
of the Endangered Species Act.
Likewise, the NRC staff has determined
that the proposed action is not the type
of activity that has the potential to cause
effects on historic properties. Therefore,
no consultation is required under
section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act.
References
1. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
‘‘Environmental Assessment for Renewal of
Special Nuclear Material License No. SNM–
124,’’ January 1999, ADAMS No.
ML031150418.
2. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
‘‘Environmental Assessment for Proposed
License Amendments to Special Nuclear
Material License No. SNM–124 Regarding
Downblending and Oxide Conversion of
Surplus High-Enriched Uranium,’’ June 2002,
ADAMS No. ML021790068.
3. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
‘‘Environmental Assessment and Finding of
No Significant Impact for the BLEU
Preparation Facility,’’ September 2003,
ADAMS No. ML032390428.
4. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission,
‘‘Environmental Assessment and Finding of
No Significant Impact for the Oxide
Conversion Building and the Effluent
Processing Building at the BLEU Complex,’’
June 2004, ADAMS No. ML041470176.
5. Nuclear Fuel Services, ‘‘Request for OneTime Exemption,’’ April 13, 2006, ADAMS
No. ML061150255.
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6. D. Shults, Tennessee Division of
Radiological Health, e-mail to K. Ramsey,
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ‘‘EA
for NFS Exemption,’’ May 12, 2006, ADAMS
No. ML061350156.
III. Finding of No Significant Impact:
Pursuant to 10 CFR part 51, the NRC
staff has considered the environmental
consequences of amending NRC
Materials License SNM–124 to grant a
one-time exemption from the physical
inventory deadline for strategic special
nuclear material in the BPF. On the
basis of this EA, the NRC has concluded
that there are no significant
environmental impacts associated with
the proposed amendment and has
determined not to prepare an EIS for the
proposed amendment.
IV. Further Information
The documents referenced in this
notice may be made available to
interested parties pursuant to a
protective order and subject to
applicable security requirements upon a
showing that the party has an interest
that may be affected by the proposed
action.
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 22nd
day of May 2006.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Gary S. Janosko,
Chief, Fuel Cycle Facilities Branch, Division
of Fuel Cycle Safety and Safeguards, Office
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES
TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Charter Renewal of the Trade Advisory
Committee on Africa (TACA); Request
for Nominations
Office of the United States
Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice of renewal of the charter
and request for nominations.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: On March 27, 2006, the
United States Trade Representative
(USTR) renewed the charter of the Trade
Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA),
for a four-year term to expire on March
27, 2010. The TACA advises the USTR
on trade and development policy
matters with respect to the countries of
sub-Saharan Africa. There are currently
opportunities for membership on this
Committee.
DATES: In order to receive full
consideration, nominations for current
vacancies should be received not later
than June 25, 2006. Nominations will be
accepted after June 25 until the
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expiration of the charter term on March
27, 2010, for appointments made on a
rolling basis as vacancies arise.
ADDRESSES: Submission by electronic
mail: FR0616@ustr.eop.gov.
Submissions by facsimile: Lois Stith,
Program Assistant, Office of
Intergovernmental Affairs & Public
Liaison, at (202) 395–4827. The public
is strongly encouraged to submit
documents electronically rather than by
facsimile.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Constance Hamilton, Deputy Assistant
U.S. Trade Representative for African
Affairs, (202) 395–9514.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant
to the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(5 U.S.C. appendix 2), section 135 of the
Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19
U.S.C. 2155), and section 14 of the
AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004, the
United States Trade Representative
(USTR) has renewed the charter of the
Trade Advisory Committee on Africa.
Background
Section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974,
as amended (19 U.S.C. 2155),
established a private-sector trade
advisory system to ensure that U.S.
trade policy and trade negotiation
objectives adequately reflect U.S.
commercial and economic interests.
Section 135(a)(2) directs the President
to:
seek information and advice from
representative elements of the private sector
and the non-Federal governmental sector
with respect to
(A) Negotiating objectives and bargaining
positions before entering into a trade
agreement under [title I of the Trade Act of
1974 and section 2103 of the Bipartisan
Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002];
(B) The operation of any trade agreement
once entered into, including preparation for
dispute settlement panel proceedings to
which the United States is a party; and
(C) Other matters arising in connection
with the development, implementation, and
administration of the trade policy of the
United States* * *
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Section 135(c)(1) of the 1974 Trade
Act provides that:
[t]he President may establish individual
general policy advisory committees for
industry, labor, agriculture, services,
investment, defense, and other interests, as
appropriate, to provide general policy advice
on matters referred to in subsection (a) of this
section. Such committees shall, insofar as is
practicable, be representative of all industry,
labor, agricultural, service, investment,
defense, and other interests, respectively,
including small business interests, and shall
be organized by the United States Trade
Representative and the Secretaries of
Commerce, Defense, Labor, Agriculture, the
Treasury, or other executive departments, as
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appropriate. The members of such
committees shall be appointed by the United
States Trade Representative in consultation
with such Secretaries.
Section 14 of the AGOA Acceleration
Act of 2004 directs the President to
convene the TACA ‘‘in order to facilitate
the goals and objectives of the African
Growth and Opportunity Act and this
Act, and to maintain ongoing
discussions with African trade and
agricultural ministries and private
sector organizations on issues of mutual
concern, including regional and
international trade concerns and World
Trade Organization issues.’’
Pursuant to these provisions, the
United States Trade Representative
(USTR) renewed the charter of the Trade
Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA)
on March 27, 2006.
Functions
The duties of the TACA are to provide
the President, through the USTR, with
policy advice on issues involving trade
and development in sub-Saharan Africa.
The TACA is expected to meet an
average of two to three times a year in
Washington, DC.
Membership
Members serve without compensation
and are responsible for all expenses
incurred to attend the meetings. TACA
members are appointed by the USTR.
Appointments are made at the
chartering of the TACA and periodically
throughout the four-year charter term.
Members serve at the discretion of the
USTR. Appointments to the TACA
expire at the end of the TACA’s charter
term, in this case, March 27, 2010.
Eligibility
Eligibility for membership on the
TACA is limited to U.S. citizens who
are not full-time employees of a
governmental entity and are not
registered with the Department of
Justice under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act. Members will
represent a U.S. entity engaged in issues
relevant to trade and development in
sub-Saharan Africa that (a) is directly
engaged in the import or export of goods
or that sells its services abroad, or (b) is
an association of such entities. For
purposes of the preceding sentence, a
‘‘U.S. entity’’ is an organization (1)
incorporated in the United States (or, if
unincorporated, having its headquarters
or principal place of business in the
United States), and (2) controlled by
U.S. citizens or by another U.S. entity.
An entity is not a U.S. entity if 50
percent plus one share of its stock (if a
corporation, or a similar ownership
interest of an unincorporated entity) is
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controlled, directly or indirectly, by
non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. entities. If
the nominee is to represent an entity or
corporation with ten percent or greater
non-U.S. ownership, the nominee must
demonstrate at the time of nomination
that this ownership interest does not
constitute control and will not adversely
affect his or her ability to serve as a
trade advisor to the United States
government. In addition to the industry
representatives, the TACA may include
representatives of nongovermental
organizations involved in trade and
development issues regarding subSaharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa
trade and development experts must
represent a U.S. entity engaged in issues
relevant to the work of the TACA. A
nongovernmental organization is a ‘‘U.S.
entity’’ if the organization is (1)
incorporated in the United States (or, if
unincorporated, having its headquarters
in the United States), (2) at least 50
percent of the organization’s annual
revenue is attributable to
nongovernmental U.S. sources; and (3)
more than 50 percent of its Board of
Directors or membership is made up of
U.S. citizens. If the nominee is to
represent an organization more than ten
percent of whose Board of Directors or
membership is made up of non-U.S.
citizens or non-U.S. entities, the
nominee must be prepared to
demonstrate at the time of nomination
that this non-U.S. interest does not
constitute control and will not adversely
affect his or her ability to serve as a
trade advisor to the United States.
Members are selected to represent
their respective sponsoring U.S. entity’s
interests on sub-Saharan African trade
matters, and thus nominees are
considered foremost based upon their
ability to carry out the goals of section
135(c) of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended. Other criteria are the
nominee’s knowledge of and expertise
in international trade issues as relevant
to the work of the TACA and that
representation on the TACA is balanced
in terms of sectors, demographics, and
other interests. Additionally, USTR may
appoint members expert in a relevant
subject matter to serve in an individual
capacity. Appointments to the TACA
are made without regard to political
affiliation.
All TACA members must be able to
obtain and maintain a security
clearance.
Application Procedures
In order to facilitate the prompt
processing of submissions, USTR
strongly urges and prefers electronic (email) submissions to
FR0616@ustr.eop.gov in response to this
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notice. In the event that an e-mail
submission is impossible, submissions
should be made by facsimile. Persons
making submissions by e-mail should
use the following subject line: ‘‘Trade
Advisory Committee for Africa
Nomination’’. Documents should be
submitted as WordPerfect, MSWord, or
text (.TXT) files. Persons who make
submissions by e-mail should not
provide separate cover letters;
information that might appear in a cover
letter should be included in the
submission itself. Similarly, to the
extent possible, any attachments to the
submission should be included in the
same file as the submission itself, and
not as separate files.
For consideration, a nominee should
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send (1) a sponsor letter, (2) a resume,
with demonstrated knowledge of
international trade and development
issues with respect to sub-Saharan
Africa, and (3) company or organization
information to the e-mail address or
facsimile number indicated above.
Sponsor letters must be on the company
or organization letterhead. Company or
organization information must address
the activities, products, or services of
the U.S. entity to be represented and
certify that the entity is a U.S. entity as
defined in the Eligibility section above.
Florizelle Liser,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for
African Affairs.
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Review
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad
Retirement Board (RRB) has submitted
the following proposal(s) for the
collection of information to the Office of
Management and Budget for review and
approval.
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Summary of Proposal(s)
(1) Collection title: Statement of
Claimant or Other Person.
(2) Form(s) submitted: G–93.
(3) OMB Number: 3220–0183.
(4) Expiration date of current OMB
clearance: 09/30/2006.
(5) Type of request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
(6) Respondents: Individuals or
households, Business or other for-profit.
(7) Estimated annual number of
respondents: 900.
(8) Total annual responses: 900.
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information needed to determine the
amount to be withheld.
Additional Information or Comments:
Copies of the forms and supporting
documents can be obtained from
Charles Mierzwa, the agency clearance
officer (312–751–3363) or
Charles.Mierzwa@rrb.gov.
Comments regarding the information
collection should be addressed to
Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement
Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago,
Illinois 60611–2092 or
Ronald.Hodapp@rrb.gov and to the
OMB Desk Officer for the RRB, at the
Office of Management and Budget,
Room 10230, New Executive Office
Building, Washington, DC 20503.
Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 71 FR 28892, May 18,
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RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
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Charles Mierzwa,
Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 06–4889 Filed 5–25–06; 8:45 am]
RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD
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(9) Total annual reporting hours: 225.
(10) Collection description: Under
Section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act
and the Railroad Unemployment
Insurance Act, pertinent information
and proofs must be submitted by an
applicant so that the Railroad
Retirement Board can determine his or
her entitlement to benefits. The
collection obtains information
supplementing or changing information
previously provided by an applicant.
Additional Information or Comments:
Copies of the forms and supporting
documents can be obtained from
Charles Mierzwa, the agency clearance
officer at (312–751–3363) or
Charles.Mierzwa@rrb.gov.
Comments regarding the information
collection should be addressed to
Ronald J. Hodapp, Railroad Retirement
Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago,
Illinois, 60611–2092 or
Ronald.Hodapp@rrb.gov and to the
OMB Desk Officer for the RRB, at the
Office of Management and Budget,
Room 10230, New Executive Office
Building, Washington, DC 20503.
Summary: In accordance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Railroad
Retirement Board (RRB) has submitted
the following proposal(s) for the
collection of information to the Office of
Management and Budget for review and
approval.
Summary of Proposal(s)
(1) Collection title: Nonresident
Questionnaire.
(2) Form(s) submitted: RRB–1001.
(3) OMB Number: 3220–0145.
(4) Expiration date of current OMB
clearance: July 31, 2006.
(5) Type of request: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
(6) Respondents: Individuals or
households.
(7) Estimated annual number of
respondents: 1,300.
(8) Total annual responses: 1,300.
(9) Total annual reporting hours: 650.
(10) Collection description: Under the
Railroad Retirement Act, the benefits
payable to an annuitant living outside
the United States may be subject to
withholding under Public Laws 98–21
and 98–76. The form obtains the
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PLACE:
DC.
DATE AND TIME OF PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
MEETING: Monday, May 22, 2006, at 11
a.m. and Thursday, May 25, 2006, at 2
p.m.
CHANGE IN THE MEETING: Additional
items.
The Commission considered the
following item during the closed
meeting scheduled for Monday, May 22,
2006: Settlement of an injunctive action.
The General Counsel of the
Commission, or his designee, has
certified that, in his opinion, one or
more of the exemptions set forth in 5
U.S.C. 552b(c)(5), (7), (9)(B), (10) and 17
CFR 200.402(a)(5), (7), (9)(ii), and (10)
permit consideration of the scheduled
matters at the closed meeting.
The post-argument discussion
previously announced for Monday, May
22, 2006 will be considered during the
closed meeting on Thursday, May 25,
2006.
Commissioner Atkins, as duty officer,
determined that Commission business
required the above changes and that no
earlier notice thereof was possible.
At times, changes in Commission
priorities require alterations in the
scheduling of meeting items. For further
information and to ascertain what, if
any, matters have been added, deleted
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OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
Charter Renewal of the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA);
Request for Nominations
AGENCY: Office of the United States Trade Representative.
ACTION: Notice of renewal of the charter and request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: On March 27, 2006, the United States Trade Representative
(USTR) renewed the charter of the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa
(TACA), for a four-year term to expire on March 27, 2010. The TACA
advises the USTR on trade and development policy matters with respect
to the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. There are currently
opportunities for membership on this Committee.
DATES: In order to receive full consideration, nominations for current
vacancies should be received not later than June 25, 2006. Nominations
will be accepted after June 25 until the
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expiration of the charter term on March 27, 2010, for appointments made
on a rolling basis as vacancies arise.
ADDRESSES: Submission by electronic mail: FR0616@ustr.eop.gov.
Submissions by facsimile: Lois Stith, Program Assistant, Office of
Intergovernmental Affairs & Public Liaison, at (202) 395-4827. The
public is strongly encouraged to submit documents electronically rather
than by facsimile.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Constance Hamilton, Deputy Assistant
U.S. Trade Representative for African Affairs, (202) 395-9514.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (5 U.S.C. appendix 2), section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974, as
amended (19 U.S.C. 2155), and section 14 of the AGOA Acceleration Act
of 2004, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has renewed the
charter of the Trade Advisory Committee on Africa.
Background
Section 135 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (19 U.S.C. 2155),
established a private-sector trade advisory system to ensure that U.S.
trade policy and trade negotiation objectives adequately reflect U.S.
commercial and economic interests. Section 135(a)(2) directs the
President to:
seek information and advice from representative elements of the
private sector and the non-Federal governmental sector with respect
to
(A) Negotiating objectives and bargaining positions before
entering into a trade agreement under [title I of the Trade Act of
1974 and section 2103 of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority
Act of 2002];
(B) The operation of any trade agreement once entered into,
including preparation for dispute settlement panel proceedings to
which the United States is a party; and
(C) Other matters arising in connection with the development,
implementation, and administration of the trade policy of the United
States* * *
Section 135(c)(1) of the 1974 Trade Act provides that:
[t]he President may establish individual general policy advisory
committees for industry, labor, agriculture, services, investment,
defense, and other interests, as appropriate, to provide general
policy advice on matters referred to in subsection (a) of this
section. Such committees shall, insofar as is practicable, be
representative of all industry, labor, agricultural, service,
investment, defense, and other interests, respectively, including
small business interests, and shall be organized by the United
States Trade Representative and the Secretaries of Commerce,
Defense, Labor, Agriculture, the Treasury, or other executive
departments, as appropriate. The members of such committees shall be
appointed by the United States Trade Representative in consultation
with such Secretaries.
Section 14 of the AGOA Acceleration Act of 2004 directs the President
to convene the TACA ``in order to facilitate the goals and objectives
of the African Growth and Opportunity Act and this Act, and to maintain
ongoing discussions with African trade and agricultural ministries and
private sector organizations on issues of mutual concern, including
regional and international trade concerns and World Trade Organization
issues.''
Pursuant to these provisions, the United States Trade
Representative (USTR) renewed the charter of the Trade Advisory
Committee on Africa (TACA) on March 27, 2006.
Functions
The duties of the TACA are to provide the President, through the
USTR, with policy advice on issues involving trade and development in
sub-Saharan Africa. The TACA is expected to meet an average of two to
three times a year in Washington, DC.
Membership
Members serve without compensation and are responsible for all
expenses incurred to attend the meetings. TACA members are appointed by
the USTR. Appointments are made at the chartering of the TACA and
periodically throughout the four-year charter term. Members serve at
the discretion of the USTR. Appointments to the TACA expire at the end
of the TACA's charter term, in this case, March 27, 2010.
Eligibility
Eligibility for membership on the TACA is limited to U.S. citizens
who are not full-time employees of a governmental entity and are not
registered with the Department of Justice under the Foreign Agents
Registration Act. Members will represent a U.S. entity engaged in
issues relevant to trade and development in sub-Saharan Africa that (a)
is directly engaged in the import or export of goods or that sells its
services abroad, or (b) is an association of such entities. For
purposes of the preceding sentence, a ``U.S. entity'' is an
organization (1) incorporated in the United States (or, if
unincorporated, having its headquarters or principal place of business
in the United States), and (2) controlled by U.S. citizens or by
another U.S. entity. An entity is not a U.S. entity if 50 percent plus
one share of its stock (if a corporation, or a similar ownership
interest of an unincorporated entity) is controlled, directly or
indirectly, by non-U.S. citizens or non-U.S. entities. If the nominee
is to represent an entity or corporation with ten percent or greater
non-U.S. ownership, the nominee must demonstrate at the time of
nomination that this ownership interest does not constitute control and
will not adversely affect his or her ability to serve as a trade
advisor to the United States government. In addition to the industry
representatives, the TACA may include representatives of nongovermental
organizations involved in trade and development issues regarding sub-
Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa trade and development experts must
represent a U.S. entity engaged in issues relevant to the work of the
TACA. A nongovernmental organization is a ``U.S. entity'' if the
organization is (1) incorporated in the United States (or, if
unincorporated, having its headquarters in the United States), (2) at
least 50 percent of the organization's annual revenue is attributable
to nongovernmental U.S. sources; and (3) more than 50 percent of its
Board of Directors or membership is made up of U.S. citizens. If the
nominee is to represent an organization more than ten percent of whose
Board of Directors or membership is made up of non-U.S. citizens or
non-U.S. entities, the nominee must be prepared to demonstrate at the
time of nomination that this non-U.S. interest does not constitute
control and will not adversely affect his or her ability to serve as a
trade advisor to the United States.
Members are selected to represent their respective sponsoring U.S.
entity's interests on sub-Saharan African trade matters, and thus
nominees are considered foremost based upon their ability to carry out
the goals of section 135(c) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended. Other
criteria are the nominee's knowledge of and expertise in international
trade issues as relevant to the work of the TACA and that
representation on the TACA is balanced in terms of sectors,
demographics, and other interests. Additionally, USTR may appoint
members expert in a relevant subject matter to serve in an individual
capacity. Appointments to the TACA are made without regard to political
affiliation.
All TACA members must be able to obtain and maintain a security
clearance.
Application Procedures
In order to facilitate the prompt processing of submissions, USTR
strongly urges and prefers electronic (e-mail) submissions to
FR0616@ustr.eop.gov in response to this
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notice. In the event that an e-mail submission is impossible,
submissions should be made by facsimile. Persons making submissions by
e-mail should use the following subject line: ``Trade Advisory
Committee for Africa Nomination''. Documents should be submitted as
WordPerfect, MSWord, or text (.TXT) files. Persons who make submissions
by e-mail should not provide separate cover letters; information that
might appear in a cover letter should be included in the submission
itself. Similarly, to the extent possible, any attachments to the
submission should be included in the same file as the submission
itself, and not as separate files.
For consideration, a nominee should send (1) a sponsor letter, (2)
a r[eacute]sume, with demonstrated knowledge of international trade and
development issues with respect to sub-Saharan Africa, and (3) company
or organization information to the e-mail address or facsimile number
indicated above. Sponsor letters must be on the company or organization
letterhead. Company or organization information must address the
activities, products, or services of the U.S. entity to be represented
and certify that the entity is a U.S. entity as defined in the
Eligibility section above.
Florizelle Liser,
Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for African Affairs.
[FR Doc. E6-8086 Filed 5-25-06; 8:45 am]
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